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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1958
Page
1
The issue urges student cooperation in studies and school events, praising the pep club and recent parties, and stressing respectful participation at gatherings. Freshman to senior reports cover classwork like algebra and biology, plus upcoming events and honor rolls.
Sheridan Township Homemakers will meet Friday not later than 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Donald Vande Garde. The program titled Sweet Breads and Rolls will be led by Mrs Starkweather and Mrs Meyn. Hostesses are Mrs Vande Garde and Mrs C Slothouber. Roll call will be a patriotic poem or reading. Publicity Chairman.
The executive committee met at Orange City home of Mrs. Lloyd Moir to finalize arrangements for the County Convention on April 11 at the Central Reform ed Church in Sioux Center. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Mockmore of Ames. local president Mrs. Ed R. Blumeyer attended.
The Neighbor Night program will be held Thursday evening at the local school house. It starts at 7 30 p m with prizes as in past years and a movie. Lunch will be served and everyone is invited for an entertaining evening.
Western League and Women league scores listed with team standings. Pfister Seed earns first high series. Grooters Repair tops first high game. Vern Kiel leads series in Western League. Individual names include H Schneider, Jake Meendering, Norman Bell and Sandy Heusinkveld among others.
Boyden Woman's Club will meet Friday evening February seventh at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul M Van de Hoef. Devotions by Mrs. Robert Henning followed by roll call Iowa Poetry Federation Principles by Mrs. Roy Riemers. Program Modern Furnishings and Fabrics by Mrs. Wendell Rensink. Mr and Mrs William Hummeen hosted the DeKalb bowling team and wives at their home Tuesday. Mr Humme is sponsor. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kleinheslink, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Horn, Mrs. Dick Doorenbos, and Mrs. Roy Schafer.
The Sheridan Sunshiners 4-H Club plans a Monday evening gathering at Harriet Land’s home. Members are asked to bring record books and long-time records as Miss Fola Booth, Home Economist, will visit the club.
The Town of Boyden Iowa appointed two year standing committees led by Mayor Gerrit Slothouber. Members include John De Jong Wm Humme Paul Van Den Hoef on Council Streets and Alleys and Finance and Sidewalks with other assignments across Sanitation Utilities Parks Cemetery and more. City officers Logan Vanden Brink Linus Smid and Dr L H Mattice noted with dates January 2 1958 in Boyden Iowa.
The Sheridan Township Board met February 3 1958 with all members present and appointed 1958 committees. The Farmers Co-Operative Produce Association of Boyden Iowa will hold its twelfth annual meeting February 6 at the High School Auditorium to present the annual report elect directors and transact any legal business.
Two petitions seeking new community school districts were filed with the Sioux County Board of Education. One proposes Sioux Center Community School District, combining Sioux Center Independent District with parts of Garfield Plato Welcome Capel Holland West Branch and Center Townships, with a hearing set for March 24. The other seeks Floyd Valley Community School District by joining Hespers Independent Alton Independent and Newkirk Consolidated districts plus one square mile of Holland Township, hearing March 31. Objections may be filed in writing and oral arguments heard. separate hearings will be held for each proposal. Official notices will publish in local papers and provide a ten day objection window.
Sioux County 4-H Leaders and Extension personnel from 94 counties attended an all day leadership school at Iowa State College. The event stressed local leaders helping youths understand themselves and prepare for the future. Pictured are Mrs Ed Blumeyer of Boyden Maurice E Eldridge Sioux County Extension Director Mrs Hans Moeller of Rock Valley Wendell Rensink of Boyden and John B Draayer of Maurice.
The Troop 206 group met Thursday at the Legion Hall with parents leaders and scouts present. Dens 2 and 3 presented a program with Den Mothers Vanden Brink Salmon and Vis and Den Chiefs Bartman Smid and Bernisse. Den 1 joined in group singing led by Zimmer and Zimmerman. Several officer reports followed and awards were given to Den Chief Eddie Baartman Brian Zimmerman Bear and Wolf badge recipients Bradley Kooiker Merwin Heitritter. A social hour and refreshments concluded the event.
The local churches announce schedules for St. John Lutheran and United Presbyterian. Services, Sunday school, meetings, missionary society events, youth fellowship and catechism classes are listed with dates in February.
The American Legion thanks all who helped make the Pie and Soup Supper a success. Watch for the date for the next event.
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